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Request from the City Engineer for the approval of an amendment to the professional services agreement with raSmith related to the 109th and Potter utilities and paving utility project (CIP Project 5022)
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Submitted by:
Bill Wehrley, City Engineer
Department:
Public Works, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with raSmith related to the 109th and Potter utilities and paving project (CIP Project 5022).
B. Background/Options
In December of 2022, we entered into a professional services agreement with raSmith for design services related to the 109th and Potter project (Common Council Resolution R-22-215). During the course of design, we requested raSmith to perform additional services related to the project beyond the initial anticipated scope. Those additional items are listed below:
• Hydroexcavating - subconsultant - $20,000
• Additional Sanitary Sewer Relay Design - $15,000
• Update plans for alternate Storm Sewer Pipe - $5,000
• Design Oak Leaf Trail Connection - $10,000
• Easement Coordination for Potter Road Multi-Use Path - $15,000
• Additional Road Reconstruction and Traffic Calming - $22,000
• Various Miscellaneous Items - $13,000
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2, Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goals 1 and 2, Optimize infrastructure to handle 100-year weather events. Ensure the City’s infrastructure supports public health through multimodal transportation and recreational opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
The original agreement amount was $325,000. The additional scope items come to $100,000 for a total revised contract of $425,000. The budget for consultant design is $474,600.
E. Recommendation
Authorize staff to amend the professional services agreement with raSmith for a revised total contract amount of $425,000.